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20 May 2026
Time: 20:30

Location: Kohlenberg 20, 4051 Basel

Organizer: The bird's eye jazz club

Concert: Andile Yenana - Way Out Is In

A powerful blend of South African music traditions with jazz that resonating emotionally and intellectually

Portrait picture of pianist Andile Yenana by Bram Lammer

Pianist Andile Yenana (photo: Bram Lammer)

Pianist Andile Yenana is one of the most cherished musicians in South Africa. Known for weaving Xhosa musical heritage into contemporary jazz, Yenana continues to redefine the sound of South African jazz. With his latest album “Way Out Is In,” recorded at the bird’s eye, he reclaims his space as a vital creative force, bridging tradition and innovation while reaffirming his place among the great storytellers of African music. We look forward to the presentation of the album with the original line-up consisting of Ganesh Geymeier, Patrice Moret, and Michi Stulz.

Line-up: Ganesh Geymeier: tenor sax, Andile Yenana: piano, Patrice Moret: bass, Michi Stulz: drums

Video:Ray's People performed live at the bird's eye jazz club in 2017

Link:CD-Review by Gwen Ansell

Link: Interview with Andile Yenana (Mail and Guardian)


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